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Program Coordinator

Youth Advocate Programs Inc

  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 2 days ago
  • $45,000 Per Year

Highlights

The Program Coordinator serves as both an operational leader and direct service team member, helping ensure program goals are met while also providing advocacy services to youth and families. Summary of the Position: Program Coordinator plays a key leadership role in supporting the daily operations of the Philadelphia program and ensuring high-quality, compliant service delivery.

Numbers & Facts

LocationPhiladelphia, PA
IndustryLegal Services
Company Size100 to 499 employees
Year Founded1975
Websitehttp://www.yapinc.org

Description

Status: Full-Time Hourly

FLSA classification: Non-Exempt

Salary: $45,000

Summary of the Position: Program Coordinator plays a key leadership role in supporting the daily operations of the Philadelphia program and ensuring high-quality, compliant service delivery. Working closely with the Program Director, this position assists with program administration, staff support, participant intake and referral processes, and contract compliance activities.

The Program Coordinator serves as both an operational leader and direct service team member, helping ensure program goals are met while also providing advocacy services to youth and families. This role is ideal for someone who is organized, relationship-focused, and passionate about supporting positive outcomes for young people.

  • Assist the Program Director in overseeing daily program operations
  • Support compliance with contract requirements, agency policies, and service delivery standards
  • Coordinate participant intake, referral, and enrollment processes
  • Monitor documentation and program activities to support quality assurance efforts
  • Assist with staff scheduling, communication, and operational coordination
  • Maintain accurate records and program data
  • Collaborate with youth, families, community partners, and referral sources
  • Provide direct advocacy and support services to youth and families as needed
  • Serve as a positive role model and mentor in community, school, and home settings
  • Support special projects, reporting requirements, and administrative functions as assigned

Qualifications/Requirements:

  • Bachelors degree in Human Services, Social Work, Psychology, Criminal Justice, Education, or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered
  • Masters degree in a related field is preferred.
  • Minimum one year of experience supporting program operations, supervising staff, managing budgets, or coordinating services
  • Experience working with youth and families in community-based, school-based, or home-based settings
  • Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams; Experience with electronic health record (EHR) or case management systems is a plus.
  • Reliable transportation, valid drivers license, and current auto insurance required
  • Bilingual English/Spanish skills a plus

Benefits Available:

  • Medical/Prescription
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Short Term Disability
  • UNUM Supplemental Insurance
  • Paid time off.
  • Holiday Pay
  • 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan.
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Pet Insurance
  • Weekly pay
  • Direct Deposit

Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on individual merit, skills, and qualifications, without regard to race, age, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex, military or veteran status, or disability or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where YAP operates. YAP will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.

About Company

YAP is a nationally recognized, nonprofit organization exclusively committed to the provision of community-based alternatives to out-of-home care through direct service, advocacy and policy change.

Since our founding in 1975, our expertise and passion have been in serving deep-end, multi-need and cross-system youth and families, though we have success across a continuum of needs and challenges. We provide safe, cost-effective services to youth and families involved in numerous systems, including the Child Welfare, Juvenile Justice, Behavioral Health, Developmental Disabilities, Education and Adult Systems. 

We serve over 13,000 families a year in more than 100 programs across 21 states and the District of Columbia in rural, suburban and urban areas including 25 major metro areas. Since our beginning in 1975, 100% of our programming occurs in the home communities of the people we serve.

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